Yeah! New summer haircut = fun!

Hello All!
  I was unfortunately unable to make it to the presidential inauguration today. I actually had to work. However my 8 students (don't worry...half of my class was not even there) and I had a good conversation about MLK Jr. and how his influence helped create what was happening today at the Capitol just a few miles from my school. It was actually a good conversation. I told my kids that they this day would go down in history, and they would remember exactly where they were. I said they would sit down with their grand kids on the porch in 45 years and tell the story of where they were when the first African-American took the oath of office for the highest office in our land. What a day, ladies and gentlemen! What an exciting day!! My students and I watched the entire ceremony this afternoon (while enjoying Domino's pizza).
  Despite not being down with the gajillions of people on the National Mall this afternoon, I did get to go down and experience the "We Are One" concert which kicked off the inauguration festivities. I went with my roommates. It was a cold time, but a good time. I wouldn't have missed it for the world. (-: You know...my first time seeing Bono, Obama (the whole first family, really), and Steve Carrell in person. It's bound to be a little overwhelming. But it was great, and totally worth it! (-: Here are some pictures to prove it. Happy inauguration day!!


  Cute and Cold - That's the Lincoln Memorial behind Karli's head
 where all of the singing and speeches took place.


  Don't worry...that's Tom Hanks!! (-:


  And that's Bono.


   Yes We Did!!!!

 This guy (the one between Sarah and I) got married today in Missouri. A good guy from college days (still is). Congratulations Michael!